Sturridge’s career at Anfield looked bleak last season after he was sent on loan to West Bromwich Albion where he made just six appearances during an injury-hit spell.

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The ex-Chelsea and Manchester City forward has spiralled down the pecking order since Klopp’s arrival on Merseyside and he now lies behind Roberto Firmino, Dominic Solanke and Danny Ings in the race for a starting berth.